VSG Binder of Weight Loss Journey
So I'm about to be sleeved on 4/25/13 and would like to create a binder for my journey. I've done some extensive research and have lots of information to put together and just want to make sure I am not missing anything. I figured a binder would be a good quick to-go source for me as well as for my family. As of now my tabs are the following:
- Pre-Op Diet
- Post-Op Diet
- Hospital Checklist
- Vitamins
- Protein
- Skin Regime
- Before Pictures
- After Pictures
Is there anything else you suggest I add as a tab for my binder that would be important?
I suggest you make an Excel spreadsheet or just a piece of paper, for directly after surgery. Every day, every thing you drink, write down the ounces to make sure you drink enough. Sipping 2-3 ounces at a time is an irritating thing to keep track of, but it's important to be sure you are getting enough protein and liquids. The first coupla days you will drink less than what they want you to, but their plan is aggressive. Eventually you will be up to what they want. But if you don't keep track, you will be "guessing" and "assuming" that you are getting enough.
VSG 10/26/12 • HEIGHT 5'4"
GW = 140 lbs met Month 9
CW = 133 lbs
Loss per Month: 8 > 9 > 7 > SURGERY > 15 > 10 > 10 > 10 > 7 > 5 > 6 > 6 > 5 > 5 > 0
It works if you work it; it sorta works if you sorta work it; and it doesn't work if you don't work it.
Um, My Fitness Pal? Maybe you could spend some time in the forum reading around for ideas before you have surgery. The days after surgery are not the time to be investigating your new life and processes!
I only used the Excel/piece of paper thing during I'd say the two weeks after surgery because it was keeping track of miniscule ounces of liquids and I also tracked to be sure I ate all my vitamins, and I certainly didn't feel up to tracking in my phone when I was post-surgery; i could just roll over and put a checkmark next to another 2 ounces of liquid. I used MFP for the two months leading up to surgery, then my excel sheet that I printed out, then back to MFP when I started eating food again.
VSG 10/26/12 • HEIGHT 5'4"
GW = 140 lbs met Month 9
CW = 133 lbs
Loss per Month: 8 > 9 > 7 > SURGERY > 15 > 10 > 10 > 10 > 7 > 5 > 6 > 6 > 5 > 5 > 0
It works if you work it; it sorta works if you sorta work it; and it doesn't work if you don't work it.
I haven't had surgery yet and actually have been doing quite a bit of research for about a year now. I'm only doing my final preparations before surgery now such as my binder. Figured I'd ask for some suggestions in case I may have missed anything...one just never knows. After gathering all this information, there is a possibility I may have missed something that someone else might point out. I should have been more specific as to phone apps because I'm aware of MFP, Spark People, The Daily Plate, Fit Day to name a few, but what was referring to if there is any specific bariatric app out there that is a bit more tailored towards someone having weight loss surgery. I'll have my iPad with me the day of surgery, but not sure if I'll have the energy to log in so I might resort to a piece of paper to track my input. :)
Start using an app now! It'll help you get over a lot of mental hurdles prior to surgery.
VSG 10/26/12 • HEIGHT 5'4"
GW = 140 lbs met Month 9
CW = 133 lbs
Loss per Month: 8 > 9 > 7 > SURGERY > 15 > 10 > 10 > 10 > 7 > 5 > 6 > 6 > 5 > 5 > 0
It works if you work it; it sorta works if you sorta work it; and it doesn't work if you don't work it.
